The oldest continent on Earth, Australia is home to some of the most intriguing landscapes and unique wildlife, most of which don’t occur anywhere else. Here you will find a selection of Australian wildlife destinations guides, trip reports from wildlife watching trips in Australia and tips for finding wildlife down under. Scroll through the posts below, or jump to a particular state: NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria or Tasmania.
On Tasmania’s remote north-west coast, the Edge of the World is a windswept point overlooking a vast expanse of the Southern Ocean. From here, there is no land directly west … Read more
Hobart, the capital city of Tasmania, is not only a lovely city with a world-famous museum but also the perfect base for exploring the broader region. Once you’ve done all … Read more
From egg-laying mammals to thorn-studded lizards and desert-dwelling frogs, Australian animals are as bizarre as creatures get on this planet. Sure, we have a fair share of iconic and instantly … Read more
Australian parrots are so abundant and so diverse that nature documentaries often refer to Australia as the Land of Parrots. In fact, the southern continent even appeared under this name … Read more
I’m often asked where the best place to see platypus in Tasmania is, and my answer is always the same: Founders Lake at the Tasmanian Arboretum near Devonport. For our … Read more
Since you are reading this post, you are probably considering taking the 2 Day Great Ocean Road tour — and honestly, it’s one of the best ways to do this … Read more
When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more
Just inland from Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, between Townsville and Cairns, is Wallaman Falls. Widely recognized, (though not unanimously), as the tallest waterfall in Australia. Set amongst the stunning rainforest of … Read more
Sitting on the side of the boat, tightly zipped into a wetsuit, I am terrified of making the next move and plunging into the ocean. I’m not a great swimmer, … Read more
Fireflies in Australia? You bet! Better yet, you can see fireflies in the Blue Mountains, only a 2-hour drive from Sydney. But only in a brief window of time, just … Read more
Planning a trip to Warrumbungle National Park? Here is everything you need to know about the iconic Breadknife and Grand High Tops walk. Between the endless horizons of the NSW … Read more
Port Stephens on the NSW north coast is one of my absolute favourite destinations for a getaway from Sydney. There are so many things to do in Port Stephens, and … Read more
Looking for an amazing wildlife day tour from Sydney? Dreaming of seeing dolphins in the wild? Then, the Port Stephens day trip from Sydney with a dolphin watch cruise is … Read more
Central Australia is a vast, arid region in the centre of the continent, in Australia’s Northern Territory. Often referred to as the Red Center, it is an ancient world of … Read more
Tucked away in Boodery National Park on the NSW south coast, Green Patch Beach in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. Not only is it a beautiful … Read more